I don’t usually leave reviews, but I feel this could genuinely help someone. Please note that my review is personal and is based on the semester I spent at this school (I did the semester program). When I was considering film schools, I wish I had found a comment like this. So here’s my honest...
I wanted to get my MFA to develop a strong portfolio and refine my voice as a writer. I'm getting all that and so much more. The TV program is so comprehensive, and I can also take Film and Creative Writing classes. My cohort of 8 students is terrific, as we all bring very different voices and...
I'm an international student from the Philippines and initially I had chosen this school due to financial concerns. I had applied and got accepted to a wide array of schools, but the financial aid all of them gave were measly compared to the cost of attending. SBU gave me the highest scholarship...
If you're a storyteller who believes that the most important aspect of filmmaking is the story, then USC is not the right school for you.
I deeply regret choosing this school over others. The place is full of video-makers who just obsess over YouTube videos and mega-budget films. They could be...
Columbia University’s MFA Film Program has been a transformative experience for me, especially coming from UC Santa Barbara’s Film Studies program that was all theory and minimal hands-on. The focus at Columbia is simply more hands-on experience than theory, which has been a breath of fresh air...
With over 18 years of successfully providing a window into the world of filmmaking the International Film Institute of New York continues to inspire and support individuals on their journey toward either higher education in film or a foundation to building a career in the industry in a conservatory setting focused on storytelling.
The Stony Brook MFA in Film, in partnership with indie production legend Christine Vachon of Killer Films, is the only graduate program in the SUNY system fiercely dedicated to independent filmmaking. At Stony Brook, with our tracks in Directing, Screenwriting, and Producing, you will learn how to craft a tightly woven script, operate state-of-the art camera equipment, develop a realistic budget and production plan, become skilled at working with actors and crew members, and navigate legal...
As one of the best film schools on the East coast, the Maurice Kanbar Institute of Film & Television at New York University Tisch School of the Arts gives film students the chance to turn iconic landscapes into low-budget film shoots and connect with world-renowned industry players.
In 2022, FilmSchool.org named NYU Tisch the Best East Coast Film School, and in 2023, The Hollywood Reporter ranked NYU Tisch the no. 3 best American film school. Notable faculty include award-winning filmmakers...
Degrees Offered
4 Year BS
4 Year BFA
3 Year MFA
MFA/MBA Dual Degree Program
Certificate Program
Summer Programs
Concentrations
Directing
Film & Television Production
Film Studies
Business / Film Dual Degree
Screenwriting
Tuition Range
$60k to $70k
Undergraduate Deadlines
Film BFA Early Decision I: November 1
Film BFA Early Decision II: January 1
Film BFA Regular Decision: January 5
Stern/Tisch BS/BFA Dual Degree: February 15
Cinema Studies BA: : December 1
UCLA's graduate-level, non-credit Professional Program has filmmaking courses taught by UCLA TFT staff. This film certificate program is more competitive than UCLA Extension.
Directing: Learn the art of directing by exploring emerging film industry technologies and current narrative techniques in small seminar-style classes. In 38 sessions across 10 weeks, train under industry professionals and attend lectures led by more than two dozen guest directors offering demonstrations and in-depth...
Degrees Offered
Certificate Program
Summer Programs
Short Term Courses
Concentrations
Acting
Directing
Producing
Screenwriting
Writing and Producing for Television
Writing for Screen & Television
Tuition Range
$5k to $10k
Graduate Deadlines
Producing Online: March 4, 2024 Writing for Late Night Comedy Online: March 18, 2024 Directing: May 6, 2024 (International Student) May 20, 2024 (US Student) Acting: May 13, 2024 (International Student) June 17, 2024 (US Student) Screenwriting: June 17, 2024 (International Student) August 19, 2024 (US Student) Writing for Television: June 17, 2024 (International Student) August 19, 2024 (US Student) Screenwriting Online: August 19, 2024 Writing for Television Online: August 19, 2024
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